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How do I keep my son's diaper from leaking?

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Almost every night, my 5-month-old's diaper leaks and his pajamas end up soaked -- always in the same spot, on his side at the top of the diaper. I've tried everything from pointing his penis down to using diaper covers and even feminine pads. Any ideas for keeping him dry at night?

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My four month old daughter also had this problem I found that Pampers Cruisers were the best they are very flexible and conform great to the baby's body making for less leaks, make sure that you are using the right size 3-5 depending on weight. Good luck...

Yeah, I was having that problem. I, like everyone else, switch to the next size up and *poof* problem solved! For the first 2 months, though, I tried ALL the different brands of diapers to find the one I like the best. It's Huggies Supreme, all other brands (even regular Huggies) leaked on my baby.

With my oldest, leakage was a clue to move up a daiper size, but my second little guy is a different story. Because of how he sleeps, if it's not "aimed correctly" he tends to leak in the same spot. I changed to huggies with my second also and they seem to work a little better for him. I always felt so bad picking up a crying, soaked little guy.

I have had the same problem, but couldn't use the Huggies Overnights. My kids are all allergic to the Huggies brand diapers! My solution was to buy the "doublers" or get some of the adult "bladder control" pads. We use the Serenity brand. They are less expensive than most of the others, but are very effective. They are made for absorbing urine, unlike the pads we women use.I did the same for my older son when we had a leakage problem, especially since going to a larger size wasn't really a good idea. He was so small, that a larger diaper wouldn't fit. The doublers or pads fit right in the diaper (the pads have adhesive on the bottom so they don't slip) and give you double protection, and you can put them where they do the most good. toward the front for boys, and in the center for girls.

To Mommy of 4.......I don't think we need to be calling anyone an idiot for saying what has worked for them. Different methods work for different people. No reason to put anyone down. I hope your children don't learn that behavior from you!

1. Don't be afraid to fasten that diaper TIGHTLY
2. 100% agree- once a child has had leaks 2/3 times it USUALLY means you need to go to the next size up
3. MAke sure you are pulling the diaper up HIGH enough
My son can sleep all night in a diaper and pee at least 5 times with no leaks when the diaper is the right size. Yours should be able to do the same.
All the best,

I had the same problem! I bought larger diapers and they leaked more because of the gaps from the size. I fixed the problem with "Diaper Doublers" from Publix. They are a pad (looks like a maxi pad) that you stick in the diaper for additional absorbancy. It worked wonders! I also stack the crib sheets - one sheet then a leakproof pad, then another sheet, another pad, and another sheet - so if it does leak I just rip off the wet sheet, throw away the pad, and have a new sheet there ready to go. The Diaper Doublers are in the diaper section at Publix and are very inexpensive. Hope this helps!

I think that it always depends on the baby! My son is 6 months old and we have the same problem. We even moved up a size in diapers 2 weeks ago and we still have the same problem a couple times a week. So moving up in size DOESN'T always solve it!
We use a "sheet saver" (waterproof pad that ties securely onto the crib rails, over the sheets) so that when he does go, we just have to change him and the sheet saver instead of changing the sheets at 5AM! Babies R Us sells them.

My baby is only 2 months old and we have the same problem. Larger diapers and pointing his penis down has helped, but with him being breast fead and moving around so much to use the bathroom his diaper gets loose and it leaks. Huggies are the best diapers I have found to correct this problem

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